The 2023 PBA Rookie Draft unveiled a new wave of basketball talent destined to make their mark on the Philippine hardwood. The Ayala Market! Market! Mall was abuzz on September 17, 2023, as the PBA faithful eagerly awaited the announcement of the top picks.
The Terrafirma Dyip set the tone, making a bold statement by selecting Stephen Holt as the first overall pick, setting the stage for a draft that would be remembered for its surprises and standout selections.
Christian David found himself donning the Blackwater Bossing jersey as the second overall pick, while the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters added to their arsenal with the third and fourth picks, Luis Villegas and Keith Datu, respectively.
Zavier Lucero, a standout from the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons, secured the fifth overall pick, joining the ranks of the Northport Batang Pier. The top 10 picks were rounded out by Ken Tuffin, Richie Rodgers, Brandon Bates, Schonny Winston, and BJ Andrade, each bringing their unique talents and aspirations to their respective teams.
Here are the complete results of the 2023 PBA Draft from the first to the eleventh round.
Round 1
1. Stephen Holt - Terrafirma
2. Christian David - Blackwater
3. Luis Villegas - Rain or Shine
4. Keith Datu Jr. - Rain or Shine
5. Zavier Lucero - NorthPort
6. Ken Tuffin - Phoenix
7. Richie Rodger - NLEX
8. Brandon Bates - Meralco
9. Schonny Winston - Converge
10. BJ Andrade - Converge
11. Cade Flores - NorthPort
12. Taylor James Miller - Terrafirma
Round 2
13. Kemark Cariño - Terrafirma
14. Bryan Santos - Converge
15. Henry Galinato - Rain or Shine trades Galinato to TNT for future 1st-round pick
16. Raffy Verano - Phoenix
17. Ricci Rivero - Phoenix
18. Enoch Valdez - NLEX
19. John Louise Delos Santos - Converge
20. James Kwekuteye - Blackwater
21. JM Nermal - NLEX
22. Mark Sangalang - Terrafirma
23. Ralph Cu - Ginebra
24. Adrian Nocum - Rain or Shine
Round 3
25. JB Bahio - Terrafirma
26. Clifford Jopia - Blackwater
27. Sherwin Concepcion - Rain or Shine
28. Matthew Daves - Phoenix
29. Brent Paraiso - NorthPort
30. Dominick Fajardo - NLEX
31. Inand Fornilos - Converge
32. Jolo Mendoza - Meralco
-- PASS - TNT
33. Patrick Maagdenberg - Magnolia
34. Kim Aurin - Ginebra
35. Troy Mallillin - San Miguel
Round 4
36. Tommy Olivario - Terrafirma
37. Archie Concepcion - Blackwater
38. JC Cullar - Rain or Shine
39. John Lloyd Clemente - Phoenix
40. Fran Yu - NorthPort
41. Francis Giussani - NLEX
42. King Caralipio - Converge
43. Zach Huang - Meralco
-- PASS - TNT
44. Tonton Peralta - Magnolia
45. Franz Abuda - Ginebra
46. Jayson Apolonio - San Miguel
Round 5
47. Damie Cuntapay - Terrafirma
48. Dariel Bayla - Blackwater
49. Larry Arpia - Rain or Shine
50. Daniel Atienza - Phoenix
51. John Amores - NorthPort
52. Lorenzo Navarro - NLEX
53. Rhinwill Yambing - Converge
54. Jessie Sumoda - Meralco
-- PASS - TNT
55. Warren Bonifacio - Magnolia
56. Brandrey Bienes - Ginebra
57. Ichie Altamirano - San Miguel
Round 6
58. Kenneth Villapando - Terrafirma
59. Joe Gomez De Liano - Phoenix
60. Jan Sobrevega - NorthPort
61. Kamron Vigan - Converge
62. Shean Jackson - Meralco
63. Christian Bunag - Magnolia
64. John Gob - San Miguel
Round 7
65. JJ Pido - Terrafirma
66. Theo Flores - Phoenix
67. Ian Herrera - NorthPort
68. Raymond Binuya - Converge
69. Jayvee Dela Cruz - San Miguel
Round 8
70. Enrique Caunan - Terrafirma
71. John Bauzon - NorthPort
72. MJ Garcia - Converge
73. Jamel Ramos - San Miguel
Round 9
74. Joemari Lacastesantos - NorthPort
75. Andree Flores - Converge
76. Kyt Jimenez - San Miguel
Round 10
77. Nikko Paranada - NorthPort
78. Jonathan Del Rosario - Converge
Round 11
79. Regie Boy Basibas - NorthPort
